About me
I’m James Ash but I go by Jamie. I’m a master’s student in the chemical oceanography department at the University of Hawaii. I spend my time working, surfing, playing board games, and paddling for an outrigger canoe team.
CV
Education
University of Hawaii at Manoa Honolulu,
HI
Candidate for Masters in Chemical Oceanography GPA:
3.88
Coursework: Bayesian Statistics, Advanced Statistics in R,
2018 - Present
Statistics and Data Analysis, Earth Systems and Global
Change
Northeastern University Boston, MA
Bachelor of Science in Marine Biology, Minor in Chemistry
GPA: 3.2
Coursework: Biostatistics, Organic Chemistry, Physical
Chemistry 2014 - 2017
Activities: NEU Running Club, NU Planeswalkers Club
University of Rhode Island Kingston,
RI
Candidate for Bachelor of Science in Biology GPA: 3.51
Relevant Coursework: Chemistry, Physics, Genetics, Ecology
2011 - 2013
Activities: Literature Club
Experience:
Chemical Oceanography Department
Honolulu, HI
Graduate Assistant /2019 - Present
Characterization of chlorophyll blooms in the North East
Pacific Ocean utilizing 18 years of satellite chlorophyll
(CHL), sea level anomaly (SLA), and finite sized laplacian
exponent (FSLE) data. Throughout this project, I have become
skilled in the use of data processing and analysis
techniques applicable across all fields of oceanography.
UHM Oceanography Department Honolulu,
HI
Teaching Assistant /2018 - Present
Assisted in teaching responsibilities for Earth System
Science Databases (OCN 463), Science of the Sea lab (OCN
201L), and Aquatic Pollution (OCN 320) over four semesters.
Provided tutorials for weekly lab experiments, held office
hours for Python tutorials, offered feedback on scientific
writing mechanics, and graded weekly papers.
RCUH Oceanography Department Honolulu,
HI
Laboratory Assistant /2017 - 01/2019
Assist in ongoing air-sea gas exchange experiments
including; Influence of surfactants on air-sea gas exchange,
and Influence of wind and bottom generated turbulence on
air-sea gas exchange in shallow water environments.
Participate in related research cruises in the Baltic Sea
and Florida Everglades. Participated in multiple one week
trips to the Florida Everglades National Park to maintain
and upkeep time series equipment. The purpose of the time
series measurements are to capture environmental parameters
at water flow choke points between the mangrove estuary and
the coastal ocean for quantifying inorganic carbon flux in
mangrove systems.
Northeastern Marine Science Center
Nahant, MA
Research Assistant /2016 - 05/2016
I designed projects and conducted experiments on the
development of new solid-state pH sensor technology to be
used in the analysis of chemical processes undergone during
coral skeleton formation. Kept detailed notes and a logbook
of ongoing experiments. Adjusted and presented data for
weekly laboratory meetings. Performed chemistry lab related
tasks such as solution preparation and glassware
maintenance.
Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute Woods
Hole, MA
Laboratory Technician /2016 - 08/2016
Helped structure and design experiments related to carbonate
chemistry and ocean acidification. I worked to develop
isotope proxies for carbon, and oxygen to be used in mapping
the pH history of the world’s ocean by forming carbonate
(CO3) under varying environmental conditions in a laboratory
setting. Maintained detailed notes, and lab logbook.
Resolved problems by troubleshooting, and using data
analysis to choose efficient corrective steps. Kept
laboratory supplies ready by taking inventory and placing
orders. Supported laboratory staff by maintaining and
organizing the work space.
Northeastern Dept. of Marine & Environmental
Science Boston, MA
Laboratory technician /2015 - 12/2015
Assisted professor with ongoing research in insect immunity
and social structure. Responsibilities included organizing
experiment tools and supplies; ensuring laboratory
cleanliness and maintaining detailed work log.
Research Cruises:
Shark River Research Cruise Flamingo,
FL
RCUH Research Assistant /2018
The Shark River Research cruise’s purpose was to evaluate
the flux of inorganic carbon from a Florida mangrove
ecosystem to the coastal ocean. Personally responsible for
underway measurement operation and Setup.
Baltic Gas Exchange Research Cruise
Kiel, Germany
RCUH Research Assistant /2018 and 09/2018
The Baltic Gas Exchange research cruise’s purpose was to
address the uncertainty of surfactant’s effects on air-sea
gas exchange. Personal role was to set up, and operate
onboard equipment relevant to underway SF6 Measurements.
SPURS2 Research Cruise San Diego,
CA
UCSD-UNOLS Volunteer /14/2017 - 11/17/2017
SPURS2 mission is to study the salinity processes of the
upper ocean in the eastern Tropical Pacific. Personally
responsible for underway CTD deployment, and data management
using R software.
K-Bay Gas Ex Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii
Masters Student /2019
Volunteered in a two week long experiment that included
multiple dual tracer releases. Purpose of the experiment was
to parameterize air-sea CO2 fluxes in a shallow coral reef
ecosystem.
Relevant Skill Set:
Lab Experience: Gas Spectronomy (GC-ECD), Cavity Ring Down Spectroscopy, IR Spectroscopy, Fluorescence Spectroscopy, Electroplating, Chemistry Lab Standards
Computer Experience: R, Python, Matlab, Unix, Microsoft Excel